Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Lethbridge Airport traffic down 79% in 2020 but hope is on the horizon
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic have meant that airports across the world are hurting, the Lethbridge Airport included, but its manager still remains optimistic.In 20...
Jan 12, 2021
Police charge Lethbridge business with 'contravening public health order'
LETHBRIDGE, AB- Lethbridge Police reported they have given an appearance notice for a court date on January 22, 2021, for a business in Lethbridge.Police were given the task to check a number of busin...
Jan 11, 2021
The Daily with LNN – January 11, 2021
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere.The Daily with LNN is a podcast-style news update, detailing some of the local, regional, and national stories we have been workin...
Jan 11, 2021
Paramedics & EMS can now get COVID-19 vaccine in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is expanding the eligibility for who can get vaccinated against COVID-19 right now.Premier Jason Kenney announced Monday that paramedics and emergency medica...
Jan 11, 2021
Woman charged with fraud and breach of conditions in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB- Lethbridge Police have charged a Calgary woman with nine fraud and breach of conditions related charges.The woman was charged after an incident occurred at a northside business Saturda...
Jan 11, 2021
Alberta mayors plea to save local 911 EMS dispatch as consolidation starts Jan. 12
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The mayors of Lethbridge, Calgary, Red Deer, and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo are making a last-ditch effort to prevent the consolidation of 911 EMS dispatch services.Las...
Jan 11, 2021
Alberta RCMP reviewing whether COVID-19 death of meat-plant worker was criminal
CALGARY, AB- RCMP in Alberta are reviewing whether the COVID-19 death of a worker at a Cargill meat-packing plant last spring is a criminal matter.Cpl. Tammy Keibel, district media relations officer f...
Jan 11, 2021
2021 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Alberta goes virtual
LETHBRIDGE, AB - On a more normal year, Albertans would be getting ready to take a plunge into cold water as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Alberta.Due to COVI...
Jan 11, 2021
Two charged in drug trafficking investigation in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police have arrested two people on charges relating to the illegal drug trade.On Friday, January 8, officers observed activities consistent with drug trafficking at a hotel...
Jan 11, 2021
LPS working with AHS to address potential business openings, in contravention of COVID restrictions
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police is teaming with Alberta Health Services to respond to the potential opening of several businesses Monday.Openings would be in contravention of mandatory provincial h...
Jan 11, 2021